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After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. Heretofore, revelation has related events surrounding believers and their work. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. The purpose of revelation is to prepare for jesus second coming.

Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 8 verses 1. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. This verse is the pivot upon which the whole interpretation turns, making the problem of its interpretation probably the most important in the. Revelation 8 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Chapter 1, verse 19 states in effect that chapters 23 are present tense, while chapter 4 to the end of. When he had taken the book, 1 the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the lamb, each one holding a harp and 2 golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of 3 the saints. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. Which of these seem to be relevant to revelation 8.

That is, his only creation that received a spirit, able to reason at a higher level, to articulate in words what is in his heart, having set the world in their hearts eccl 3. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. Now, if you remember back in revelation chapter 6 the first six seals were opened one right after the other and one would except the seventh seal to be opened right after the sixth seal, but instead, we see the entire chapter seven before the seventh seal is opened. As soon as each of the first six seals was opened, john either saw something or heard something, or both. The seven angels with the seven trumpets, revelation 8. In bible times trumpets were used as a call for war.

The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. It will be those who are sealed with the seal of the living god. Revelation 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1.

With the first verse of this chapter, one reaches a watershed in the interpretation of revelation, a moment of decision, that affects the understanding of all that follows. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. The first angel sounded the first trumpet, and the events which followed were very dismal. What is the relationship between those prayers in chapter 6 and the events of chapter 8. This section tells about the seven trumpets, which are a warning to the world of the severe judgments of god. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible.

The book of revelation chapter 8 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven. The book of revelation chapter eight preface before moving on in this chapter a point should be made regarding the multitude before the throne mentioned in chapter 7. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation. In this chapter, the entire tone of the book of revelation changes. Trumpets were given to the angels, who were to sound them. I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation see notes proclaiming himself to be god daniel 9. Nov 14, 2015 the book of revelation chapter 8 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Chapter 8 nd when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

Commentary for revelation 8 the seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. But between these, the incense of this angel and the prayers of the saints are mentioned. This is the black horse whose rider is carring weighing scales. Revelation chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. Mar 01, 2014 the seventh seal pastor tom luitwieler 01262014. To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. Learn revelation study chapter 8 with free interactive flashcards. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.

In the sanctions section of chapters 814 we will find. Revelation 8 commentary the first four trumpets bible gateway. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The silence and the thunder of prayer revelation 8. As with the 1st trumpet, on the timeline for revelation 8, the chart only shows a limited duration, as the life and commerce on the seas may recover over time. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 8. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The scene in revelation chapter 1 concerned jesus christ, who gave this blessed book to his churches. The second sounds, and the burning mountain is cast into the sea, revelation 8. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation study chapter 8 flashcards on quizlet. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5.

And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. There was silence in heaven why is there silence in heaven. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the. In the final three of the seven judgments which are to come, believers, those who bear the mark of god, are set aside and spared those judgments the first four angels sound their trumpets. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. John observed a great meteor ablaze as it fell through the atmosphere and. A third of the sea turned into blood, 9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. The whore of babylon is the spiritual representation of the dog eat dog society where everybody tries to gain more and more physical luxuries of life even if they have to run roughshod over others to get it. That actual event does not take place until chapter 19. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 3rd seal the black horse we now look at the third horse and its rider among the four horses of the apocalypse. There followed hail and fire mingled with blood, etc.

Commentaries for revelation chapter 8 the opening of the seventh seal. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. Just as the traditional trumpet of god is multiplied by seven in the book of revelation, so the lords descent in fire on mount sinai ex 19. The first sounds, and there is a shower of hail, fire, and blood, revelation 8.

Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The third sounds, and the great star wormwood falls from heaven, revelation 8. The sounding of the third trumpet chapter outline top. Revelation 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Revelation chapter 9 kjv king james version thapelo, indeed gen 1. The first four judgments, which appear in chapter eight, are of a somewhat natural nature. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. In these judgments both the church and non believers are affected. The connection to the book of ezekiel in this chapter is the vision of the burning coals from gods. Verse 1 of this chapter clearly belongs to the opening of the seven seals, namely the seventh, and thus rightly belongs to the preceding chapter, not chapter 8.